What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to California?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to California is to BART and bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to California?

The fastest way to get from Albany to California is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to California station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and California?

No, there is no direct train from Albany to California. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Plaza and arriving at Los Angeles via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Albany to California?

The distance between Albany and California is 390 miles. The road distance is 378.1 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to California without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to California without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Albany to California?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Albany to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to California bus from?

Albany to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Albany to California train from?

Albany to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Albany to California?

The best way to get from Albany to California is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Albany to California bus arrive?

Albany to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Albany to California train arrive?

Albany to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Albany to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to California is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Albany to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3347+ hotels available in California.

Albany to California - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to California by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 21m
$56–76
BART, bus via North Berkeley
cheapest
1. Take the subway from North Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
11h 22m
$55–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 36m
$143–314
Drive 375.9 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Los Angelescar 375.9 mi
6h 17m
$69–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 3m
$58–114

Albany to California by subway and bus

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.8 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Albany, CA, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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